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This is the first Sally Lockhart story that I have read, and it probably won't be the last.
In the beginning, it was difficult for me to believe in the strength and forthrightness of this sixteen year old. She shows maturity well beyond her years. However, the more that I followed Sally around the streets of London, the more convincing she was, and the more that I lived her dangerous adventures alongside her.
There are some very kind and generous characters in this book, and they form strong allia ...more
In the beginning, it was difficult for me to believe in the strength and forthrightness of this sixteen year old. She shows maturity well beyond her years. However, the more that I followed Sally around the streets of London, the more convincing she was, and the more that I lived her dangerous adventures alongside her.
There are some very kind and generous characters in this book, and they form strong allia ...more
Anyone familiar with Pullman's later series, starting with The Golden Compass, will be right at home here. There's an innocent but surprisingly intelligent young girl who has unexpected skills. Everyone else in the book is either a friend/helper or a terrible villain. There's a startling twist at the end, but what makes the book enjoyable are the actions of the main character, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart, and her friends as they try to outwit the villains.
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